For Immediate Release
Newswise — Legacy of Shimon Peres: American University Professor Available for Comments and Analysis
WHAT: Guy Ziv, assistant professor at American University School of International Service, is available for comments and analysis of the legacy of Shimon Peres.
WHO: Prof. Guy Ziv is a specialist in U.S. foreign policy toward the Middle East, U.S.-Israel relations, Arab-Israeli peacemaking, and Israeli politics.
WHEN: September 28, 2016 - ongoing
WHERE: In-studio, via Skype, telephone, or in person at American University
Background: After suffering a massive stroke on September 13, former Israeli President Shimon Peres, 93, passed away on September 28. One of the world’s most renowned statesmen, Peres was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994 for his role in negotiating the Oslo Accords with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. Peres was the last of Israel’s founding fathers and served in every senior position in the Israeli government, including prime minister, before serving his seven-year term as president, from 2007-2014.
Prof. Ziv is available to discuss the legacy of this celebrated leader. He is the author of Why Hawks Become Doves: Shimon Peres and Foreign Policy Change in Israel, an important retrospective and analysis of Peres's seven-decade career. Prof. Ziv’s opinion articles have appeared in both American and Israeli newspapers, including The Baltimore Sun, CNN.com, Haaretz, The Jerusalem Post, Newsday, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and USA Today.
Contact: Natasha Abel, American University Communications, at 202-885-5943 or via e-mail at [email protected]
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